US conducts new aggression on Yemen's Hudaydah, Al-Bayda

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – US warplanes carried out 15 airstrikes targeting Kamaran island off Hudaydyah coast, West Yemen on Tuesday.

Iranians in Qom, other cities hold pro-Gaza rallies

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The people of Qom and other provinces across Iran turned out to streets in pro-Palestine rallies dubbed "I hold on to my promise towards Palestine" Tuesday to deplore the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza.

Pentagon chief:

China could sink entire US carrier fleet in 20 minutes

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – In a rare admission, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the Chinese hypersonic missiles can destroy all US aircraft carriers in just 20 minutes.

Hezbollah denounces desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque isanctity

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Hezbollah issued on Tuesday a statement to condemn in the strongest terms the crime of desecrating the sanctity of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque by hundreds of Zionist settlers, over three consecutive days.

France says will expel Algerian agents; recall ambassador

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – France will expel 12 agents serving in the Algerian consular and diplomatic network in France and will recall its ambassador to Algiers for consultations, the French presidency said on Tuesday.

Hamas spox:

Contact lost with US-Israeli soldier after Gaza bombing

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Hamas Spokesperson Abu Obaida has announced that it has lost contact with the team guarding US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander in Gaza after “direct Israeli bombardment” targeted their location.

Iran strongly condemns Zionist regime's continued crimes

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Tuesday strongly condemned the continued crimes of the Zionist regime committed against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

Witkoff:

A deal with Iran will only be completed if it is a Trump deal

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated on Tuesday that "A deal with Iran will only be completed if it is a Trump deal." 

Iran learn fate in 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo C'ship

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iran discovered their fate in the World Aquatics Men’s U20 Water Polo Championships 2025.

The Maldives bans "Israelis" in protest over war in Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Maldives has announced that it is banning the entry of "Israelis" from the luxury tourist archipelago in "resolute solidarity" with the Palestinian people.

Russia refuses to say if it will accept Iran enriched uranium

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Tuesday declined to comment when asked if Russia was ready to take control of Iran's stocks of enriched uranium as part of a possible future nuclear deal between Iran and the United States.

Iran, Tajikistan stress enhancing defense cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The defense ministers of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan on Tuesday emphasized developing defense cooperation and cooperation in fighting against terrorism.

US softens position on Iranian uranium enrichment: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – US special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Iranian uranium enrichment can continue despite the earlier request that called for dismantling the Iranian nuclear program.

Iran to gear up for largest trade event on upbeat mood

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iran is about to host its biggest trade event between April 28 and May 2 when domestic and foreign companies will present their products and services at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

Israel kills 17 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll from Israel’s genocidal war since October 2023 to 51,000, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

UN chief:

World may be running out of words to describe Gaza situation

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – "The world may be running out of words to describe the situation in Gaza, but we will never run away from the truth," according to Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General.

Turkish FM welcomes Iran-US talks recently started in Oman

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Firdan has welcomed the recently started talks between Iran and the US in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

Palestinian group denounces Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement has condemned an Israeli air attack on the northern gate of the Kuwaiti Field Hospital, in the al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza, which we earlier reported on.

Israeli drone hits car in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – An Israeli drone hit a car in the town of Aitaroun in southern Lebanon. on Tuesday in continuation of the regime's violation of the ceasefire with Hezbollah and Lebanon.

UN agency:

More than 70% of Gaza schools directly hit by Israel

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – More than 70% of schools in the Gaza Strip have been directly hit by Israeli attacks since October 2023, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Monday.

Iran likely to resist moving uranium stockpile to 3rd country

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iran expected to resist US plan to move its uranium stockpile to third country, according to a report by the Western media.

US Think Tank acknowledges:

1st round of Iran-US nuclear talks ended in Tehran’s favor

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – An American Think Tank has admitted that the first round of the indirect Iran-US nuclear talks, held in Omani capital of Muscat, has been in favor of Tehran.

US negotiator sure about reaching deal with Russia on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The US President's Envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed confidence in the possibility of reaching a deal on Ukraine.